Eastern Health
Andrew Bennett is an experienced medical professional and educator, currently serving as Chair of the Programs Committee at It Gets Better Canada since October 2023, where the organization focuses on empowering 2SLGBTQ+ youth across Canada. Andrew also holds several medical roles, including Lead Physician and Medical Director at SAFER SIX, a Toronto clinic dedicated to inclusive sexual health, and Family Physician at multiple healthcare institutions such as Women's College Hospital and Eastern Health. Additionally, Andrew is a Lecturer at the University of Toronto and a Clinical Assistant Professor at Memorial University of Newfoundland, contributing to family medicine and low-risk obstetrics education. A graduate of Memorial University with degrees in medicine, obstetrics, and family medicine, Andrew has a comprehensive medical background with special interests in Women's Health, LGBTQ medicine, and sexual health.
Eastern Health
As of April 1, 2023, all regional health authorities and the Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Health Information are transitioning to a single provincial health authority. _________ Eastern Health is the largest, integrated health authority in Newfoundland and Labrador employing approximately 13,000 dedicated employees, over 700 medical staff, and is supported by more than 2,000 volunteers, including members of numerous auxiliaries and fundraising foundations. With an annual budget of approximately $1.45 billion, the authority offers the full continuum of health and community services including public health, long-term care, community services, hospital care and unique provincial programs and services. Serving a population of over 300,000, Eastern Health’s geographic boundaries extend from St. John’s west to Port Blandford including all communities on the Avalon, Burin and Bonavista Peninsulas.